How far is Mexico City from Cancún?
The distance between Cancún (Cancún International Airport) and Mexico City (Felipe Ángeles International Airport) is 792 miles / 1275 kilometers / 688 nautical miles.
The driving distance from Cancún (CUN) to Mexico City (NLU) is 1037 miles / 1669 kilometers, and travel time by car is about 21 hours 3 minutes.
Cancún International Airport – Felipe Ángeles International Airport
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Distance from Cancún to Mexico City
There are several ways to calculate the distance from Cancún to Mexico City. Here are two standard methods:
Vincenty's formula (applied above)- 792.052 miles
- 1274.685 kilometers
- 688.275 nautical miles
Vincenty's formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points on the earth's surface using an ellipsoidal model of the planet.
Haversine formula- 790.905 miles
- 1272.838 kilometers
- 687.277 nautical miles
The haversine formula calculates the distance between latitude/longitude points assuming a spherical earth (great-circle distance – the shortest distance between two points).
How long does it take to fly from Cancún to Mexico City?
The estimated flight time from Cancún International Airport to Felipe Ángeles International Airport is 1 hour and 59 minutes.
What is the time difference between Cancún and Mexico City?
The time difference between Cancún and Mexico City is 1 hour. Mexico City is 1 hour behind Cancún.
Flight carbon footprint between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU)
On average, flying from Cancún to Mexico City generates about 134 kg of CO2 per passenger, and 134 kilograms equals 296 pounds (lbs). The figures are estimates and include only the CO2 generated by burning jet fuel.
Map of flight path and driving directions from Cancún to Mexico City
See the map of the shortest flight path between Cancún International Airport (CUN) and Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU).
Airport information
| Origin | Cancún International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Cancún |
| Country: | Mexico  |
| IATA Code: | CUN |
| ICAO Code: | MMUN |
| Coordinates: | 21°2′11″N, 86°52′37″W |
| Destination | Felipe Ángeles International Airport |
|---|---|
| City: | Mexico City |
| Country: | Mexico |
| IATA Code: | NLU |
| ICAO Code: | MMSM |
| Coordinates: | 19°44′44″N, 99°0′52″W |